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[Malaria epidemic situation in Jiangsu Province in 2006]

Wei-ming Wang1, Qi Gao, Xiao-lin Jin

  • 1Jiangsu Provincial Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi 214064, China.

Zhongguo Ji Sheng Chong Xue Yu Ji Sheng Chong Bing Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Parasitology & Parasitic Diseases
|November 28, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Malaria cases in Jiangsu Province increased in 2006, driven by a rise in Anopheles sinensis mosquito density, particularly affecting mobile populations and leading to recurrences.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Vector-borne diseases
  • Public health

Context:

  • Malaria incidence in Jiangsu Province, China, showed a significant increase in 2006 compared to the previous year.
  • The study highlights a higher malaria detection rate in mobile populations versus local febrile patients.
  • Relapsing malaria cases constituted a notable proportion of the total reported cases.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the epidemiological trends of malaria in Jiangsu Province in 2006.
  • To identify factors contributing to the observed increase in malaria cases and recurrence.
  • To investigate the correlation between Anopheles sinensis density and malaria recurrence.

Summary:

  • A total of 767 malaria cases were reported in 2006, representing an incidence of 1.07 per thousand, a 16.57% rise from 2005.
  • The positive blood examination rate was significantly higher in mobile populations (1.23%) compared to local febrile patients (0.08%).
  • Anopheles sinensis mosquito density increased by 110% in 2006, identified as the primary driver of malaria recurrence north of the Huaihe River.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the importance of targeted malaria surveillance and control strategies for mobile populations.
  • The study emphasizes the critical role of vector control, specifically managing Anopheles sinensis populations, in preventing malaria resurgence.
  • Results provide crucial data for public health interventions aimed at reducing malaria burden in the region.

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